Work with cutting edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of world’s most challenging technical problems in the Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, RF sensing, Sensor Fusion and distributed systems. Working with high profile customers across militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others.

With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia and having raised approximately $250m in 2024 alone, DroneShield is undergoing hypergrowth stage, fuelled by rapidly increasing use of drones for nefarious applications, from battlefield, to terrorism, to contraband delivery and commercial espionage.

This role is in the DroneShield Sydney headquarters in Pyrmont, Sydney. There are approximately 360 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 400 staff by end of 2025. Overseas on the ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Denmark, Germany and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.

About the role

DroneShield is seeking a DISP Security Officer with relevant experience to join the Security team in Sydney, NSW.

The Security team is a nimble team responsible for protecting DroneShield's assets and users. Our adversaries are sophisticated and use state-of-the-art tooling. To protect DroneShield, we need to focus on the biggest risks, eliminate threats, focus on automation to scale our efforts and continually increase the cost for the attackers.

Key responsibilities for this role include owning and continually improving our existing DISP Operations and Compliance program. Partnering with stakeholders across the business to achieve continual success, the candidate will be able to independently manage small to medium projects. This role will also be influencing technical decisions and controls in areas.

The DISP Security Officer also supports daily security operations, handles electronic access controls, enforces security policies, manages clearances, investigates potential breaches, and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure ongoing DISP compliance.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and will previously have been a DISP officer to ensure they hit the ground running.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 

• Lead security strategy and compliance with DSPF, PSPF, and ISM frameworks.
• Manage DroneShield’s DISP membership and uplift membership levels across domains.
• Conduct relevant governance tasks on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis
• Manage vetting, clearance applications, and compliance reporting processes.
• Maintain elements of our Insider Threat program, including using cyber security tools to confirm the correct storage and handling of official or classified material
• Lead the company travel security program including travel briefings and technology management
• Investigate, record and report potential security breaches and incidents
• Manage site reviews, audits, and physical zone requirements.
• Operate and monitor security technologies and systems, including physical safes and ICT systems.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

• Have previous experience in a DISP Security Officer role
• Demonstrated experience working with IT and limited on-the-tools engineering experience
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in related roles. Roles could include:
• • Security Officer
  • GRC Analyst
  • Compliance Officer
• Knowledge of the following is essential:
• • Knowledge of Governance, Risk and Compliance frameworks such as PSPF, DSPF, ISM
  • Cybersecurity proficiency, especially related to risks and controls like the ASD Essential Eight
  • Risk assessment methodology
  • Incident investigation and management of incidents
  • Card and Physical security access control systems
  • Managing security clearances and sensitive information handling
• Knowledge of the following is desirable:
• • ISO 27001
  • Documenting System Security Plans
  • How to promote and maintain a security-conscious cultures within the organisation

Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.